Graduates Keri Graumann and Dheeraj Alamchandani are using the tools and techniques of engineering as a way to advance social justice and global sustainability in artisanal mining.
The University of Victoria’s spring Convocation ceremonies take place June 10 to 14, 2019. Honorary degrees will be awarded to six outstanding individuals: STOLȻEȽ John Elliott; Simon Asher Levin; Joe Gallagher, k̓ʷunəmɛn; Neil Gold; Andy Lamb; Sti'tum'at Ruby Peter.
Through research conducted during a co-op work term, biochemistry undergraduate James Saville was able to help a Duncan brewery optimize the recipe for their IPA—determining the best hop type and timing to maximize flavour, while spending less money on the expensive ingredient.
As a Métis woman, Brigitte Benning grew up in a tight-knit family with a strong maternal role model who taught her how to advocate for the rights and recognition of Indigenous people. Sociology caught her attention with its diversity of issues on gender, mental health, the environment, Indigenous methodologies, feminist studies and religion.
Chorong Kim and Chong Su Kim will cross the stage at convocation in November, marking the end of nine years together—and two degrees each—at UVic. They have shared a few brown bag lunches along the way, as well as stressful moments as graduate students.
Like many outstanding students, the term "overachiever" is a good fit for graduating international Visual Arts major Guochen Wang. Born and raised in Taiyuan, a mid-sized city in China's central Shanxi province, Chen went to a local international high school before looking for overseas post-secondary options. And his reasons for choosing UVic may not be surprising.
When Paige Quinn first moved to Vancouver Island to start her undergraduate degree, she intended on becoming an elementary school teacher. She had always loved working with children and grew up with a mother who taught grade one. But taking one of UVic's Exercise Science, Physical Health and Education classes hooked her on the program. She graduates this month.
Tamika Rodney, BCom '18, was completing a hospitality management diploma at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology when a fateful need for caffeine and some eye-catching island photos conspired to redirect her toward UVic's Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, and a complete life change—though she didn't realize it at the time.
Corrina Sparrow wanted more out of her post-secondary education experience. While she was excited for the learning, she yearned for something she believed post-secondary education could help her develop: a historic understanding and a stronger sense of Indigenous identity. She found what she was looking for largely through UVic's School of Social Work.
Four people noted for their remarkable achievements in social justice, early childhood education, sustainable agriculture and music will be recognized with honorary degrees at fall convocation Nov. 13-14 at the University of Victoria.
The University of Victoria's spring Convocation ceremonies start Monday, June 11. The event marks completion of academic studies for 3,776 recipients of degrees, diplomas and certificates. Five honorary degrees will also be awarded.
After 13 years as UVic's University Secretary, Dr. Julia Eastman is stepping down July 6 to retirement. Before doing so, she'll participate in a final set of Convocation ceremonies. Eastman has overseen the arrangements for 180 Convocation ceremonies during her tenure despite, she acknowledges with a laugh, not attending any of her own.
Thousands of UVic students and their families and friends will gather on campus this June to celebrate the achievement of an academic milestone. During Spring Convocation from June 11-15, ceremonies will be held to confer 3,776 degrees, diplomas and certificates. Congratulations, grads!
Five inspirational citizens will receive an honorary degree—the university's highest honour—at the upcoming spring Convocation ceremonies.
As part of an award-winning custom MBA program for TELUS at UVic's Gustavson School of Business, Moutie Wali, the Director of Technology Strategy for TELUS, developed a class project that helped the telecommunications company save $27 million.
What compels someone to study art history? It could be a passion for the life and work of a certain artist, like Frida Kahlo, or a fascination with a specific period of visual history, like the Renaissance. But for Josie Greenhill, graduating this month with a BA Honours in Art History and Visual Studies (AHVS), her inspiration came from a movie about Jack and Rose.
